named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
End of Watch Memorial
Honors Nassau County Police Department officers who have died in the line of duty, listing their names, ranks, and dates of death
Fraternal Events
Organizes social gatherings including annual golf outings, picnics, and holiday parties for members and their families
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Provides access to mental health support services, crisis hotlines, counseling, and substance abuse treatment tailored for first responders and their families
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Labor Representation for Law Enforcement 2 activities
- Advocacy for improved employment terms and conditionsActs as the collective bargaining unit for sworn detectives in Nassau County, conducting contract negotiations to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Defends members against disciplinary actions and addresses grievances to ensure due process.
- Legislative advocacy for law enforcement policy reformEngages in advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to influence legislation affecting law enforcement, with the goal of improving safety, effectiveness, and professional standards for detectives.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 2 activities
- Establishment and operation of charitable foundationEstablished and operates the Nassau County Detectives' Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to support law enforcement members and their families in times of need.
- Provision of financial and material aid to membersProvides financial and material assistance to law enforcement members during sickness, death, natural disasters, and extreme hardship. Includes moral and material aid as needed.
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Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
- Facilitation of financial services access for membersProvides members access to financial services through the NCPD Federal Credit Union, supporting their financial well-being.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Honoring fallen officersMaintains a memorial listing the names, ranks, and dates of death of deceased Nassau County Police Department officers to honor their service.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Legal representation and counsel for membersProvides legal representation and/or counsel to members in legal proceedings, ensuring support in matters affecting their professional or personal rights.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provision of scholarships to studentsOffers scholarships to college-bound students, supporting educational advancement.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication of member communicationsProduces and distributes the Squeal Desk newsletter to members, with recent issues published in March and June 2025, and September and March 2024.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Social and fraternal engagement for membersOrganizes and promotes social and fraternal activities among members, including annual picnics, holiday parties, golf outings, and Law Enforcement Night events to strengthen camaraderie.
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Law Enforcement Support Programs 1 activity
- Support for law enforcement families and charitable causesOperates a charitable foundation that provides financial and other assistance to sick, injured, and line-of-duty detective families, as well as other law enforcement members in need. Supports community initiatives such as Toys for Tots, food drives, and coat drives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$79K7%
Program service revenue$984K92%
Investment income$22K2%
Other revenue$-17K
expenses
Total expenses$867K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$203K
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.01M
Cash$1.32M
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$1.92M
Liquid reserves18.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 25
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRIS KELLY | 1ST VP | 40 | $18K |
| CHRISTOPHER MUCHOW | 2ND V-PRESIDENT | 40 | $15K |
| WILLIAM BOURGUIGNON | PRESIDENT (START 10/23) | 40 | $13K |
| JOSEPH D HILL | TREASURER | 40 | $12K |
| JEFFERY GROSS | PRESIDENT (RETIRED 10/23) | 40 | $11K |
| VINCENZO VACCHIANO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $8K |
| JOSEPH PHILBIN | 5TH SQUAD DEL/SGT AT ARMS | 5 | $6K |
| MICHAEL PERNA | 2ND/8TH SQUAD DELEGATE | 5 | $5K |
| NICHOLAS BUDIMLIC | DELEGATE | 1 | $5K |
| SEAN KEEFFE | DELEGATE | 1 | $5K |
| RYAN LUNT | REC SECR. | 40 | $5K |
| MICHAEL MALONEY | SGT AT ARMS | 10 | $4K |
| ERIC SPERLING | TRUSTEE | 10 | $4K |
| ANTHONY BARBIERI | DELEGATE | 1 | $4K |
| ANTHONY DRAGHI | HQ #5 DELEGATE | 5 | $4K |
| ANTHONY REMPEL | HQ #8 DELEGATE | 5 | $4K |
| JAMES MALONE | HQ #2 DELEGATE | 5 | $4K |
| KEVIN O'BRIEN | HQ #4 DELEGATE | 5 | $4K |
| ROBERT RESCIGNO | HQ #1 DEL | 5 | $4K |
| THOMAS DLUGINSKI | DELEGATE | 1 | $4K |
| THOMAS LEAVEY | DELEGATE | 5 | $4K |
| VINCENT CHIARELLI | HQ #7 DELEGATE | 5 | $4K |
| CHARLES DECARO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $3K |
| HANS RICHTER | TRUSTEE | 10 | $3K |
| ARLINE BUTTS | HQ #6 DELEGATE | 5 | $3K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Fuse Systems LLC Partner — Website development and technical support services provider.
- Karasyk & Moschella, LLP Partner — Legal services provider for members of the Detectives Association
- NCPD Federal Credit Union Partner — Financial services partner providing credit union access to Detectives Association members.
- Nassau County Police Department Government — Represents sworn detectives employed by the Nassau County Police Department.
- PITTA LLP Partner — Legal services provider for members of the Detectives Association
- Toys for Tots Partner — Collaborates on charitable events to support Nassau County communities.
- Walsh, Markus, McDougal, & DeBellis Partner — Legal services provider for members of the Detectives Association
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Bargaining and Legal Representation Modelmethodology: labor_representationBy engaging in collective bargaining and providing legal representation, the organization protects members' rights and ensures fair treatment because negotiated contracts and legal safeguards reduce workplace vulnerabilities and institutional inequities in law enforcement systems.
- Family and Community Support as Member Stability Strategymethodology: law-enforcement-family-supportBy investing in scholarships, local programs, and crisis support for law enforcement families, the organization strengthens member resilience and community ties because stable, supported families improve officer well-being and long-term workforce retention.
- Legislative Advocacy for Pro-Law Enforcement Policymethodology: legislative_advocacyBy lobbying for pro-law enforcement legislation and opposing anti-law enforcement legislation across government levels, the organization advances members' interests because policy change directly shapes operational conditions, legal protections, and public support for law enforcement.